Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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